This study looks at entrepreneurship, research and business management education which can be used as remedies for unemployment and poverty in Botswana. Research has shown a worldwide continual growth of entrepreneurial education in higher institutions. Though some researchers paid more attention on entrepreneurship education, this has been based on teaching entrepreneurship as an embedded unit in different programmes, which does not fully equip learners with relevant skills into starting their own businesses.
Entrepreneurship, research and business management programmes would benefit potential graduates’ entrepreneurs in their quest to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Like other developing countries, Botswana is striving to build a knowledge based.
Quite a large number of graduates and those who were not privileged to go through tertiary education are unemployed which results in an increase on poverty cases. The situation is pitiable as universities, tertiary institutions and brigades are producing a large number of graduates annually and these graduates have no place to go. Research shows that, unemployment is a problem as it encourages poverty, hooliganism, robberies, house breakings, prostitution and political instability just to mention a few.
One of the factors to consider for the business to succeed is training and education of staff. This study aims to find out if a standalone programme on entrepreneurship, including research and business management could be another means of encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in the country, targeting those who are interested in entrepreneurship as offered as a post graduate programme.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Background Information
2. Introduction
2.1 Entrepreneurship Education
2.2 Benefits of combining Entrepreneurship, research and business management
2.3 Importance of Entrepreneurship, Research and Business Management Education
2.4 Importance of Research Education
2.5 Entrepreneurial learning
2.6 Issues in Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum
2.7 Contents of teaching
2.8 Methods of Teaching Entrepreneurship Education
2.9 The benefits of entrepreneurship, research and business management to existing and Potential entrepreneurs
2.10 Entrepreneurship Education
2.11 Impact of Entrepreneurship education Graduates
2.12 Problems of entrepreneurship Education
2.14 Importance of Business Management Education
2.15 Challenges facing graduates students from venturing into business
2.16 Strategies that infuse thirst for starting own businesses by tertiary institutions
Graduates.
2.17 Summary of the Chapter
3. Introduction
3.1 Research Question Reinstatement
3.2 Research Question
3.4 Research Philosophy and Paradigm
3.4.1 Research Philosophy
3.4.2 Research Approach
3.4.3 Inductive and Deductive Approaches
3.5 Qualitative Research
3.6 Quantitative Research
3.7 Survey Research
3.8 Exploratory Studies
3.8.1 Investigative research
3.8.2 Experimental Research
3.9 Research Time Horizon
3.10 Research Paradigm
3.11 Pragmatism Paradigm
3.12 Rationale for Usingthe Mixed Method Research
3.13 Rationale for Survey Research (Quantitative)
3.14 Rationale for Interview (Qualitative)
3.15 Research Methodology
3.15.1 Population Of The Study
3.15.2 Sample Population
3.15.3 Sample and Sampling Method
3.16. Data and Collection Procedures
3.16.1. Primary Data
3.16.2. Secondary Data
3.16.3. Questionnaire Development
3.16.4. Interview Development
3.16.5 Return Rate
3.17 Data Analysis Method
3.17.1. Quantitative data analysis
3.17.3. Qualitative Data Analysis
3.18 Reliability and Validity
3.18.1 Reliability
3.18.2 Validity
3.18.3 Trustworthiness
3.19 Ethical Considerations
3.20 Summary of the Chapter
4. Introduction
4.1 Main Research Question
4.1.1 Research Specific Questions
4.2 Participants Demographic Characteristics
4.2.1 Analysis of Demographic Data
4.3 Hypothesis Testing
4.4 Summary of Study Findings
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Main Research Question
5.1.2 Research Specific Questions
5.2 Discussion of the finding of the study
5.2.1 Introduction of ERBM encourages the quest for entrepreneurship
5.2.2 Benefits of Entrepreneurship, Research and Business Management
5.2.3 Problems and factors hindering graduates from starting their own business
5.2.4 Strategies to use to improve graduates’ quest for entrepreneurship
5.3 Conclusion on the Study Objectives
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Implicaitons of the Study to Research, Theory and Practice
5.5.1 Contributions to Research
5.5.2 Contribution to Theory
5.5.3 Contribution to Policy
5.6 Direction of future Research
5.7 Limitations of the Study
5.8 Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
The research investigates the necessity of introducing a standalone "Entrepreneurship, Research and Business Management" (ERBM) programme in public tertiary institutions in Botswana to address high rates of graduate unemployment and poverty, aiming to determine if such a programme could effectively cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit among graduates.
- Graduate unemployment and poverty reduction in Botswana
- Effectiveness of standalone ERBM programmes vs. embedded modules
- Perceptions of graduates and lecturers regarding entrepreneurial skills and knowledge
- Challenges hindering graduates from starting and maintaining businesses
- Strategies for curriculum improvement and practical training in tertiary institutions
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Background Information
In promoting entrepreneurial activities, the Botswana government came up with programmes such as Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), Youth Grant and Young Farmers grant. Radikoko (2017) argued that the government, as working towards supporting young people in entrepreneurial activities should consider the issue of fair support to both men and women. He further revealed that for entrepreneurs to be successful in Botswana teamwork with other entrepreneurs should be encouraged and also making contacts with research institutions and learn from them. Some citizens believed that vocational and technical education institutions are meant for people who did not take the formal education and it is for failures, which may be influencing lack of participation in courses which can give graduates a lieu way to start their own businesses. Radikoko (2017) revealed problems hindering graduates to start businesses in completion of their training. He said for new entrepreneurs to be successful in enterprising, they should network with entrepreneurship specialists. Radikoko (2017) beseeched tertiary institutions to work closely with the government to bring in the spirit of entrepreneurship among Batswana. Abraham, Adebayo and Adekunele (2016) further said entrepreneurship education plays a major role in creation of employment in the developing countries. Partnership should be encouraged particularly in structures put in place by the government and tendering processes in place. Research, development of transfer, education and training, government programmes and policies contributes a very low percentage to entrepreneurial activities.
The general itinerary of Botswana is educating the nation and entrepreneurship has been emphasized from different spectrum. There is a continuous rise of unemployment in the country hence a need for entrepreneurship, research and business management education. Tertiary institutions in Botswana whether public, private and parastatal, graduate a large number of graduates who at the end roam around the streets jobless. After its independent, tertiary institutions have been silent on entrepreneurship development which has underprivileged many people the possibility of starting their own businesses, graduates with no exception. Introducing entrepreneurship, research and business management programme in tertiary institutions as a post graduate programme is needed for the benefit of majority of graduates. This research is only limited to public tertiary institutions in Botswana, specifically Jwaneng Technical College.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides the general introduction, background information on the research topic, and outlines the objectives and significance of the study within the context of Botswana's economy.
CHAPTER TWO: Reviews existing literature on entrepreneurship education, the necessity of research and business management, and the common challenges faced by graduates in the current education system.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the mixed-method approach, data collection procedures, and the rationale behind choosing the specific study population and sample.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the results and interpretations of the data collected from the surveys and interviews conducted among graduates and lecturers.
CHAPTER 5: Discusses the findings in relation to the study objectives, draws final conclusions, and provides recommendations for policy makers and future research.
Keywords
Entrepreneurship, research, business management, graduate unemployment, poverty reduction, job creation, education, Botswana, tertiary institutions, Jwaneng Technical College, curriculum, self-employment, innovation, mixed methods research, entrepreneurship education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on investigating whether a standalone "Entrepreneurship, Research and Business Management" (ERBM) programme can effectively serve as a remedy for high graduate unemployment and poverty levels in Botswana.
What are the primary themes addressed?
The primary themes include the current effectiveness of entrepreneurship education, the role of research and business management in business success, barriers faced by graduates when attempting to start businesses, and strategies for improving the current education system.
What is the primary objective of this study?
The primary objective is to determine if public tertiary institutions should introduce a standalone ERBM programme to better equip graduates with the skills, personality, and knowledge required for successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Which research methodology was utilized?
The study employed a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews to provide a comprehensive analysis of the research problem.
What topics are covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers a broad literature review, detailed methodology including population and sample selection, presentation of findings (including statistical analyses like Chi-square), and a discussion of the practical implications for policy and education.
Which keywords characterize this work?
The work is characterized by keywords such as entrepreneurship, graduate unemployment, poverty reduction, business management, tertiary education, and curriculum development.
What specific challenges do graduates face according to the research?
The research identifies lack of funds, limited access to land for business operations, shortage of skilled mentors/educators, and lack of practical business experience as major hurdles preventing graduates from starting their own businesses.
What recommendations does the author make?
The author recommends that the government implement better funding grants, provide training for lecturers, align curricula from primary to tertiary levels, and establish business incubation centres to support students while they are still in training.
- Citar trabajo
- Nametsegang Tonkope (Autor), 2018, Are Entrepreneurship, Research and Management a Remedy for Unemployment and Poverty in Botswana?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/458237
